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BeanBarn serves health-conscious consumers while cutting delivery times; the case evidence includes cash inflow of ?1,956, sales of 751 units, and a 43% change in costs or demand. Which option best applies Complete and interpret sections of a cash flow forecast, including cash inflows, cash outflows, net cash flow, opening balance and closing balance?
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Topic
Cash flow
Question
- A. Use cash inflow, closing balance, opening balance, cash outflow to judge net profit margin, customers impact, and the business objective in Cash flow forecasting and interpretation.
- B. Give only a definition of Cash flow without using the case evidence.
- C. Treat margin and markup as identical and ignore the effect on customers.
- D. Choose the largest sales figure without checking costs, finance, or context.
Answer
The correct option is: Use cash inflow, closing balance, opening balance, cash outflow to judge net profit margin, customers impact, and the business objective in Cash flow forecasting and interpretation.
Explanation
The option is correct because Use cash inflow, closing balance, opening balance, cash outflow to judge net profit margin, customers impact, and the business objective in Cash flow forecasting and interpretation. The case evidence gives ?3,456, 751 units, and 43%, so the answer must explain the commercial effect rather than repeat a definition. The distractors are weaker because they confuse margin and markup, miss the customers, or ignore the business objective.
Common mistake
Cash flow forecasting and interpretation common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Complete and interpret sections of a cash flow forecast, including cash inflows, cash outflows, net cash flow, opening balance and closing balance..
Answer by clearly explaining how to complete and interpret sections of a cash flow forecast, including cash inflows, cash outflows, net cash flow, opening balance and closing balance..
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